Debates and Other Proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, June 1788

Description: Debates and other proceedings of the Convention of Virginia: convened at Richmond, on Monday the second day of June, 1788, for the purpose of deliberating on the Constitution recommended by the grand Federal convention. To which is prefixed the federal ConstitiutionBy David Robinson of Petersburg, Published1805477 Pages, Searchable - Bonus -Journal of the acts and proceedings of a general Convention of the State ofVirginia: assembled at Richmond, on Wednesday, the thirteenth day of February, eighteen hundred and sixty-one Wyatt Elliott, Printer 1861760 pages, Searchable - Bonus -New constitution of Virginia : proposed for adoption, by the convention (1861)30 pages, Searchable - Bonus -Civil Government of VirginiaBy Wm. F. Fox, 1903178 pages, Searchable - Bonus -The Attempt to Reform the Colonial Church of VirginiaThe Sewanee Revie, July 191728 pages, Searchable *************************************************************************************Digital CD Requires Adobe reader to viewautoboot menu for easy pc acces; manually open on mac**************************************************************************** The fifth Virginia convention began May 6, 1776 and met in Williamsburg. On May 15, the convention declared independence from Britain and adopted a set of three momentous resolutions: one calling for a declaration of rights for Virginia, one calling for establishment of a republican constitution, and a third calling for federal relations with whichever other colonies would have them and alliance with whichever foreign countries would have them. It also instructed its delegates to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia to declare independence. Virginia's congressional delegation was thus the only one under unconditional positive instructions to declare independence; Virginia was already independent, and so its convention did not want their state, in the words of Benjamin Franklin, to "hang separately." According to James Madison's correspondence for that day, Williamsburg residents marked the occasion by taking down the Union Jack from over the colonial capitol and running up a continental union flag. On June 7, Richard Henry Lee, one of Virginia's delegates to Congress, carried out these instructions and proposed independence in the language the convention had commanded him to use: that "these colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states." This paved the way for the American Declaration of Independence, which also reflected the idea that not one nation, but thirteen free and independent states were aborning on the east coast of North America. The convention amended, and on June 12 adopted, George Mason's Declaration of Rights, a precursor to the United States Bill of Rights. On June 29, the convention approved the first Constitution of Virginia, which was also the first written constitution adopted by the people's representatives in the history of the world. The convention chose Patrick Henry as the first governor of the new Commonwealth of Virginia, and he was inaugurated on June 29, 1776. Thus, Virginia had a functioning, permanent, republican constitution before July 4, 1776 -- uniquely among the thirteen American colonies. Check out my other items! Be sure to add me to your favorites list! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Terms and Conditions of Purchase ü Your item will usually ship 1-2 business days after payment has been received. ü If not paid instantly with PayPal, please use the checkout option within three days of winning single item auctions. ü . ü In line with EBay's new policy only Paypal payment is accepted, and is due within three days of purchase date. My feedback is promptly left after your feedback is received. ü Your business is appreciated and my main concern is your happiness with your product. ü If you are not satisfied for any reason please contact me and I will do my best to assist you with a resolution. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ About the Seller ü Bid with confidence. See my feedback rating. ü All items from a smoke-free and pet-free home. ü I do offer a mailing discount for multiple purchases. ü Thanks for looking. Happy bidding. ü Check out my other items! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Recent Feedback On My CD’s ü Great product....Thanks....Would purchase from in future with confidence.... ü Nice, collection of documents. A lot of work went into the CD. Thanks! ü Great collection of hard to find resources. . . ü Great Seller! Fast Delivery! Product as described. ü Prompt shipping and mint condition. Thanks +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The seller, vakendot, assumes full responsibility for the content of this listing and the item offered.

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